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Lot 5
  • 5

Ariosto, Lodovico

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ariosto, Lodovico
  • Orlando furioso. Venice: Antonio Zatta, 1772-1773
  • Paper
4 volumes, 4to (285 x 201mm.), engraved title-pages, engraved frontispiece, engraved initials, head- and tailpieces, engraved portrait after Titian, 56 engraved plates, engraved argomento at head of each canto, replacement initial pasted to Q4 in vol.2, contemporary vellum, morocco lettering-pieces, red speckled edges, some deckle edges, small paper repair to I4 in vol.1, bindings slightly soiled

Literature

Morazzoni 213

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

This edition was one of Zatta's magnificent critical editions of classic Italian literature produced in the late eighteenth century; for his Dante of 1757-1758, see lot 26.